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43 °F Forecast | Road Cams Thursday, January 27, 2005 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Menu Guide How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Real Estate Guide Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Passport to the Rogue Valley EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People Volunteer Opportunities Moving to Southern Oregon? MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend October 17, 2004 After a lengthy wait, Meeuwsen’s spot in OSU lore finally arrives By CLIFF KIRKPATRICK for the Mail Tribune SEATTLE — Senior free safety Mitch Meeuwsen has been looking forward to this day all season. He needed to wait six games to finally break the OSU career record for interceptions, but it occurred Saturday in a 29-14 victory over Washington as the former Forest Grove High standout picked off two passes. His 16 career interceptions surpassed Dan Espalin’s mark of 15 set from 1962-64. "I knew how many I needed, and it was nice to get it, finally," Meeuwsen said. "It was just nice to get the win." Meeuwsen should have broken the record with a third-quarter pick that he ran into the end zone. Advertisement However, he was flagged late for a questionable pass interference call. The pass was thrown behind receiver Derrick Johnson, and Meeuwsen bumped Johnson as the ball floated into his arms. "I knew it was going to be close because we made contact, but we were both going for the ball," Meeuwsen said. "It was a bang-bang play. I heard it came out late, so there’s nothing I can do about it." Meeuwsen’s record-breaker came on Washington’s final drive. He ended with an interception in the end zone. WASHINGTON CONTINUES to lose players with season-ending injuries. Starting defensive tackle Dan Milsten was the fifth Saturday after being carried out of the game on OSU’s second possession. The sophomore broke his left leg as he pursued a running play. Offensive guard Josh Linehan cut him from behind to cause the injury. "That one is tough and a big loss," Washington coach Keith Gilbertson said. "I feel sick for the kids. They are great kids to coach. It’s the downside of the game for both players and coaches." OSU, however, left the game injury free. Receiver Mike Hass was hit hard in the ribs, but he said he’s not hurt. Strong safety Sabby Piscitelli dinged his leg twice, but only stepped off the field for short breathers. STARTING TIGHT END Joe Newton made the trip, but didn’t suit up for the game. He’s still recovering from a sprained left shoulder from the Oct. 2 California game. Senior Pat Loney started at tight end for the first time in his career, but shared the duties with junior Dan Haines. Loney caught one pass for 4 yards, while Haines pulled in three balls for 14 yards. UNTIL SATURDAY , Riley has never coached a winning team in Husky Stadium. There was a tie when he was with Southern California and losses with the Beavers and San Diego Chargers, against the Seattle Seahawks. THE BEAVERS ALLOWED a blocked punt for the first time this season in the second quarter, giving up the ball on their own 19-yard line. The defense kept the Huskies out of the end zone, though. Also, Dwight Wright’s third-quarter scoring run was the first touchdown allowed by the Huskies in nearly eight quarters. Cliff Kirkpatrick covers Oregon State football for the Corvallis Gazette-Times. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Student Loan Consolidation Conference Calls - $50/Month Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker, Trunk, Footlockers